Riemann Hypothesis, Matrix/Gravity Correspondence and FZZT Brane Partition Functions

dc.creatorMcGuigan, Michael
dc.date2007-08-06
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T08:22:15Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T08:22:15Z
dc.descriptionWe investigate the physical interpretation of the Riemann zeta function as a FZZT brane partition function associated with a matrix/gravity correspondence. The Hilbert-Polya operator in this interpretation is the master matrix of the large N matrix model. Using a related function $Ξ(z)$ we develop an analogy between this function and the Airy function Ai(z) of the Gaussian matrix model. The analogy gives an intuitive physical reason why the zeros lie on a critical line. Using a Fourier transform of the $Ξ(z)$ function we identify a Kontsevich integrand. Generalizing this integrand to $n \times n$ matrices we develop a Kontsevich matrix model which describes n FZZT branes. The Kontsevich model associated with the $Ξ(z)$ function is given by a superposition of Liouville type matrix models that have been used to describe matrix model instantons.
dc.description17 pages, 2 figures, 1 table
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/0708.0645
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/0708.0645
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/135591
dc.subjectMathematical Physics
dc.subjectHigh Energy Physics - Theory
dc.titleRiemann Hypothesis, Matrix/Gravity Correspondence and FZZT Brane Partition Functions
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